There is no frigate like a book (1263)

Emily Dickinson - 1830-1886

There is no Frigate like a Book

To take us Lands away,

Nor any Coursers like a Page

Of prancing Poetry -

This Traverse may the poorest take

Without oppress of Toll -

How frugal is the Chariot

That bears a Human soul.

What is the message of this poem

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Dane King

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16 October, 06:43

There is no frigate like a book (1263)

Emily Dickinson - 1830-1886

There is no Frigate like a Book

To take us Lands away,

Nor any Coursers like a Page

Of prancing Poetry -

This Traverse may the poorest take

Without oppress of Toll -

How frugal is the Chariot

That bears a Human soul.

What is the message of this poem

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Romeo · Answer 1

The poem compares a book to ship; this shows that books can transport you to unfamiliar territories.

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